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Today, 05 August 2014Bentley SUV starts testing on UK roads
Latest test mule for Bentley's first-ever SUV spotted with production bodywork in the UK, which shows little change from the firm's original design sketches
The upcoming Bentley SUV has started testing on UK roads ahead of going on sale in 2016, with Autocar reader Richard Crossley catching this latest test mule on home soil. Changes compared to previous development cars are small, but new chrome detailing around the large front grille can be clearly seen. Company bosses have already revealed the car's styling has been finalised, with Bentley design boss Luc Donckerwolke saying it will have no relation to the original EXP 9 F concept car.The SUV is likely to cost from around £140,000 when it arrives in showrooms. Company boss Wolfgang Dürheimer has previously said the model would start where other luxury SUVs, like the Range Rover, finish. Officials have also targeted a top speed of 200mph for the car's launch.The main feature of the new SUV is its large, prominent front mesh front grille. Oval headlight clusters can also be seen alongside large dual air
read moreFresh deal for Australian Grand Prix is good news for F1
The popular Albert Park circuit in Melbourne will remain on the grand prix calendar until at least 2020, to the delight of the Formula 1 fraternity
The Formula 1 circus will be collectively sighing with relief with the news that the Australian Grand Prix will stay on the calendar until at least 2020.Melbourne is a favourite destination for the F1 community – along with Montreal – and the idea that it might drop off the calendar was rather depressing.Local whingers in Victoria do manage to create a fair amount of noise, protesting that the event costs the state too much money, but government after government – from both sides of Australia’s political spectrum – have realised that the whingers don’t know what they are talking about and the event is great value for money for the city of Melbourne and the state of Victoria.“Formula 1 is a key pillar of Victoria’s major sporting events strategy,” says the state premier Denis Napthine.“Within this contract we hope to see Australia’s own Daniel Ricciardo win the Australian Grand Prix and become World Champion. I congratulate Australian Grand Prix Corporation Chairman Ron Walker for his success as a tough negotiator in getting the best deal for Victoria.”The new contract will be Walker’s last major contribution to the Australian Grand Prix. He stands down as chairman of the Grand Pr
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